Hypericum pumilio - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumilio
ID:
728839
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 49: 14 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728172
Common Names
- Hypericum pumilio
- Pumilio Hypericum
- Pumilio's Hypericum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypericum pumilio (also called Dwarf St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and Asia, where it grows in dry, sandy soils and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum pumilio is used to treat anxiety, depression, and insomnia. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypericum pumilio is yellow, with four petals and many stamens. The seed is small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hypericum pumilio is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a mixture of sand and peat. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sheltered spot until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be planted out in the garden.
Where to Find Hypericum pumilio
Hypericum pumilio can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Hypericum pumilio FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum pumilio?
Hypericum pumilio
What is the common name of Hypericum pumilio?
Dwarf St. John's Wort
What is the natural habitat of Hypericum pumilio?
Hypericum pumilio is native to North America and is found in moist, shady woods and along stream banks.
Species in the Hypericum genus
Species in the Hypericaceae family
Cratoxylum arborescens, Cratoxylum cochinchinense, Cratoxylum formosum, Cratoxylum glaucum, Cratoxylum maingayi, Cratoxylum sumatranum, Eliea articulata, Harungana madagascariensis, Harungana montana, Harungana montana, Harungana rubescens, Hypericum abilianum, Hypericum aciferum, Hypericum acmosepalum, Hypericum acostanum, Hypericum addingtonii, Hypericum adenotrichum, Hypericum adpressum, Hypericum aegypticum, Hypericum aethiopicum, Hypericum afrum, Hypericum amblyocalyx, Hypericum amblysepalum, Hypericum andjerinum, Hypericum androsaemum, Hypericum annulatum, Hypericum apiculatum, Hypericum apricum, Hypericum armenum, Hypericum asahinae, Hypericum ascyron, Hypericum asperuloides, Hypericum asperulum, Hypericum assamicum, Hypericum athoum, Hypericum atomarium, Hypericum attenuatum, Hypericum aucheri, Hypericum augustinii, Hypericum australe, Hypericum aviculariifolium, Hypericum baccharoides, Hypericum balearicum, Hypericum balfourii, Hypericum barbatum, Hypericum beanii, Hypericum beccarii, Hypericum bellum, Hypericum benghalense, Hypericum bequaertii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2858771: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.